Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Oh, I’m not going out in the weather

Today, Monday 10 Dec, there was to be a Christmas Party for our Mennonite Women’s group at church. I had clicked myself as Unavailable as a TA Sub because of it. Then yesterday afternoon, I got a phone call saying … Continue reading

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Tuesday Humdrum

Just to let you know I am still alive and moving! Crocheting Christmas Gifts, knitting loom hats for charity, working often as a Teacher Assistant Sub (and getting requests to return). My youngest sister Danna, had the weekend in the … Continue reading

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the Weather Outside is Frightful

There’s been an ice storm warning for the U.S. Midwest since about 8:00 last evening, but it finally came up on us this morning. 10am as we were returning home from breakfast, and pharmacy. the street was a glaze of … Continue reading

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Thursday only seems Busy

Oy, Folks, I was not at a job today, but I stayed busy anyway. I got my sister’s birthday gift in the mail—the line at the P.O. was long, but jovial. Then I walked across the parking lot to the … Continue reading

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Simple on Sunday

Iffen you ever want to have some fun at a public gathering, take a 50% off coupon and go buy a little toy duck which goes QUACK when you press its back. I got one while I was out and … Continue reading

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Blankie done before holiday, which was good

Yes, Folks, we had a fine Thanksgiving. All the usual fixins.  I’m a good cook. Us and the 2 younger sons and one of the girlfriends. I got through another holiday without hearing from our oldest son.  One would think … Continue reading

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He’s got Pictures Aplenty

My Husband, aka Decrepit Old Fool has put up a photo album of our anniversary getaway. sidenote—there are more than a hundred photos in the album We were in Hannibal, Missouri, the first week of November. Some of the time, … Continue reading

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Having a Thursday Off

the ironing board has been in the living room for days the towels are folded but need put away the container holding items for re-cycling overflows Maybe if I get these chores done this morning, I can have a little … Continue reading

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Working the Leg Muscles

After sitting for a 3 hour ride, the town of Hannibal, Missouri was a welcome sight. We needed to get out of the car and move around awhile. The end of the street looked promising. There were steps leading past … Continue reading

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Away we is going for our Anniversary

Before I go out of town until Wednesday, I guess I should give some Filler as an update: My words have been scarce ‘round these parts, but I’ve been having a Whee of a time elsewhere. I worked 4 days … Continue reading

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